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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.46, 1,266.11 and 296.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.46, 1,266.11 and 296.57 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.46 : 1,266.11 = 296.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.46/1,266.11 = 296.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.46x = 1,266.11 × 296.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.46x = 375,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,482.43/844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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